adolescence and growing up

His semi-autobiographical film 'The 400 Blows' remains a definitive portrait of adolescent alienation and the struggle between childhood freedom and adult conformity.

Her films 'Lady Bird' and 'Barbie' capture the emotional complexity of coming-of-age with nuance, humor, and deep empathy for teenage self-discovery and identity.

His tender, observational style in films like 'Like Father, Like Son' explores how adolescents navigate family relationships, moral growth, and the gap between perception and reality.